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Briefing: Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

Strategic angle: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: World Cup fans file ticket price complaint at EU

Strategic angle: Fans are urging the EU to intervene as World Cup ticket prices soar, with one seat reselling for over €163,000.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: ’I hope he can still be saved’: Germans flock to see stranded humpback whale as rescue hopes fade

Strategic angle: Police appealed to locals, who say they heard the whale's cries during the night, to keep their distance so 'that the animal does not become even more stressed.'

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Who is Trump talking to in Iran?

Strategic angle: US President Donald Trump has postponed his threat to bomb Iran's energy infrastructure, claiming Tehran wants to negotiate a deal with Washington.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Byblos in Paris: Macron opens Lebanese heritage exhibition with warning to Israel over 'occupation'

Strategic angle: Emmanuel Macron inaugurates an exhibition celebrating Lebanon's Byblos amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian issues.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population

Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant casualties and psychological impacts on the Iranian people.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Us and French TotalEnergies reach $1 billion deal to end wind farm project

Strategic angle: French energy giant Total is abandoning its plans to build offshore wind farms, pivoting back to fossil fuels.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: France's traditional chocolate Easter eggs get a makeover

Strategic angle: Easter is just around the corner, and that means chocolate is taking centre stage.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Denmark election dominated by domestic issues followed by Greenland crisis

Strategic angle: Danes voted on March 24 in parliamentary election, impacting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's future amid cost-of-living concerns.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: US 'shifts' towards diplomacy with Iran ahead of midterms

Strategic angle: Hopes rise for a de-escalation in tensions as the US engages in talks with Tehran.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river

Strategic angle: Israel announces military control extending to the Litani River amid escalating tensions.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54

Strategic angle: The TV dating coach's husband says she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love".

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Three Indian cities among top four most polluted, says report

Loni in Uttar Pradesh has been named the world's most polluted city in 2025, according to a report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war

Strategic angle: Germany's leaders express concern over strained US relations amid ongoing conflict in Iran.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: In southern Lebanon, civilians are trapped after Israel destroys bridges

Strategic angle: The Israeli military is seeking to isolate southern Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold, from the rest of the country.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Hungary's Péter Magyar accuses secret services of targeting his party ahead of April elections

Strategic angle: Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar claims secret services are undermining his party's IT systems before crucial elections.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: The end of Meloni's invincibility? Italian papers react to her failed referendum

Strategic angle: Italian media reflects on the implications of Meloni's recent referendum defeat.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Iran and Hezbollah still able to coordinate strikes on Israel

Strategic angle: Iran continues to strike Israel, with missiles bypassing air defenses and causing injuries in Tel Aviv.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI bot to help run Meta and remain competitive in AI

Strategic angle: The Meta CEO is reportedly building an artificial intelligence agent to assist with his tasks, as part of a wider push to adopt AI in the company’s day-to-day workflow.

Editorial Staff Mar 24

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Briefing: 5 ways to protect your health when air pollution spikes

Strategic angle: Small changes to your routine can cut your exposure more than you might think.

Editorial Staff Mar 24